Policy paper

Rules to measure carbon dioxide emissions for Vehicle Excise Duty

This measure confirms the basis for measuring the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions figure for Vehicle Excise Duty.

Documents

Draft legislation

Explanatory note

Details

These rules make it clear that all new cars registered from 1 April 2020 will be taxed according to their CO2 emissions figure, measured using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure.

Published 11 July 2019